Novelty duck races, pictured at Parkes Show, are one of the fun family attractions coming to this year's Forbes Show. Picture by Christine Little
The kids love the rides and the showbags, but the 2023 Forbes Show has so much more!
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Program
FRIDAY
- 8am Showjumping
- 9am Gates open to public; junior judging starts, pavilions open, dairy cattle judging
- 11am Reptile display opens; animal nursery opens
- 1pm Duck races commence, local site judging
- 2pm Roving entertainment
- 5pm Kristen's Dance Studio performances
- 6pm Forbes Town Band
- 7pm Grand opening of the 2023 Forbes Show
- 8pm CMOC Northparkes Mines fireworks
SATURDAY
- 7am ARTC Yard dog trials
- 8am Gates and pavilions open to the public, showjumping commences
- 9am Ring events start; reptile display and animal nursery open; shearing and wool handling commence; ute show 'n' shine; antique machinery display
- 10am Duck races commence; meat and dual purpose sheep judging; prime sheep lambs to be penned
- 11am Roving entertainment; prime sheep judging
- 11.30am Names in for junior show people competitions
- 1pm Pet show registrations
- 2pm Grand parade
- 3pm Mullet competition
- 3.30pm Ute barrel racing; pavilions close
Look out for Benny and Kat at the Show! Picture supplied
Don't miss
Pavilions: Don't forget to walk through the pavilions and see everything that's on show this year, from poultry to schoolwork!
Yard dog trials: Two big days of sheep dog trials get underway on Show day, Saturday, give yourself time to watch.
Shearing: Head on up to Ben Hall Shears to catch the action in the shearing and wool classing competitions on Saturday. It all starts 8am.
Horse events: The horses are back with an expected two days of Showjumping as well as competition across two rings from 9am Saturday. At any time take a seat ringside and enjoy the action.
Admission fees
- Adults $15 Children $8 Pensioners $8
